Half Eagle NEWPs

Boosibri

So half eagles are my specialty and I enjoy sharing so here are a few recent additions.
1848 $5 P58 CAC, an under rated Philly date


1841-C N55 CAC, a difficult Charlotte date which has outstanding eye appeal


1852-C P53 CAC with a confirmed interesting backstory. Coin came from a New Hampshire attic, found after generations.


Thanks to a forum member for two of these pieces and Doug Winter for the 41-C.

rays

I love the coppery color on the 1848.

bosco5041

Them are great looking coins. You have a good eye for gold coins.

kaz

Those three are superb! The P mint has a needle sharp strike. Is the coloration due to copper in the alloy, and is that common on P mint coins from the era? Both of the C's look totally original. Thank goodness the finder of the "attic coin" knew enough not to "brighten it up" with a little Ajax.

Boosibri

<< <i>Those three are superb! The P mint has a needle sharp strike. Is the coloration due to copper in the alloy, and is that common on P mint coins from the era? Both of the C's look totally original. Thank goodness the finder of the "attic coin" knew enough not to "brighten it up" with a little Ajax. >>



I have only seen a handful with this level of coloration, the other being an 1851. I think that the color is either imparted from the alloy or the storage medium, say a leather pouch. My guess would be the latter but i'd be curious of the opinions of the forum. I have admired this coin from the first time I saw it and am very happy to own it!

kaz

Thanks. I have not seen enough of them to form an opinion as to the origin of the color. It would make sense that a leather pouch or purse, with its tanning agents, could impart color to the alloy. I have a seated dollar with an overall purple hue which I think derived from that. I too would be interested in other opinions.

BryceM

They deep "layered" look of the patina on the '48 is nice. The points of the stars and feathers are crisp too.

Me likey!

Yorkshireman

The 1848 is amazing. I love that look.

CharlotteDude

Looks like the '48 will match very well with your '48-C QE, B. The '41-C and '52-C are both lovely additions indeed.

Nicely done!

'dude

Goldbully

Gorgeous Gold ½ Eagles......the 48 really stands out, but the 41-C and the 52-C are stunning.

GB

mariner67

All great additions….I also really like the tone of the 1848.

dagman100

Beautiful coins! As you would say, they definitely have "soul".

steveben

those are all very nice coins. the southern gold looks just like you want to for circulated pieces. the 48 is in an amazing state of preservation for an AU piece. i would love to see the luster on that one!

Timbuk3

Very nice, thanks for sharing !!!

fishteeth

great coins, I really like the 52

ahopewell55

While I like all three, my favorite would be the 41. On the 48, I would say leather pouch or something similar.

Tibor

Real nice pick-ups. The 52 is choice!!

Boosibri

Rumor has it the 48 came from a church cornerstone along with a few other similarly colored coins. Interesting back story.

ricko

Very nice gold coins...great additions to your collection.. Cheers, RickO

JohnnyCache

<< <i>I love the coppery color on the 1848. >>




I agree, I'm loving the look of that 1848.


JC

Yorkshireman

I have already complimented the 1848, but it really speaks to me!!!
I have loved coppery toned gold for years.

JJSingleton

Your coins look like gold coins should look like. 'nough said.

ms70

They are beautiful.